A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.

The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

Its floors are marked by colorful cues depicting Michigan's native fauna.

A place for ship-lovers to watch the passage of freighters traversing the Great Lakes while learning about their history.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

Before becoming a public park, this spot was a shell midden, a fort, and an amusement park.

The structure has welcomed visitors to this scenic harbor city on Lake Michigan for many decades.